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When division rises, so must dialogue
As immigration debates and anti-migrant tensions intensify across South Africa, fostering constructive national dialogue and establishing a commission of inquiry are crucial to…
The ‘Othered’ red herring of false narrative
A debate on xenophobia in South Africa highlights the debunking of a bogus statistic claiming international migrants commit 60% of crimes. Experts reveal that migrant crime rates…
How a distant war is deepening South Africa’s energy poverty
A distant conflict in the Middle East has triggered the largest oil supply disruption ever recorded, leading to soaring fuel prices in South Africa and exposing the country's…
Starlink in Angola: Connectivity, control and the quiet politics of the sky
Starlink's entry into Angola highlights a critical test for governance and sovereignty in the 21st century. As regulators navigate licensing, the nation grapples with integrating…